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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.27, 7,945.19 and 2,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.27, 7,945.19 and 2,962.25 is: 4,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.27 : 7,945.19 = 2,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.27/7,945.19 = 2,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.27x = 7,945.19 × 2,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.27x = 23,535,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535,636.55/5,300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.46

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